THE IMPACT OF SMILE APPEARANCE AND SELF-PERCEIVED SMILE ATTRACTIVENESS ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONGST DENTAL UNDERGRADUATES

• Main Authors: Kawin Sipiyaruk, Panalee Chanvitan, Najnada Kongton, Parinthorn Runggeratigul, Nattawit Niyomsujarit
• Other Authors: Mahidol University, Faculty of Dentistry
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Dentistry
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/73817
• Institution: Mahidol University

Introduction: Smile attractiveness can be considered based on tooth alignment, size and shape of teeth, upper lip position, color of teeth, and gingival display. Not only clinical appearance of smile itself but also how it is perceived may impact psychological well-being. Dental students tend to hav...